Grants Specialist - Ukraine
Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.
Project Summary
Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech seeks a Grants Specialist who will administer the grants program at all stages of the grant life cycle. Working closely with the Grants Manager and in coordination with the program, finance, and monitoring and evaluation teams, the Grants Specialist will solicit and evaluate applications, draft agreements and other documents, track grant milestones, and monitor activities for delays or other concerns. The Specialist will also ensure that grant activities comply with organizational policies and donor regulations. This position will report to the Grants Manager. This is a full-time position for Ukrainian citizens for the duration of the program (until April 2029), to be based in the Kyiv office. Occasional travel around Ukraine may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Assist the Grants Manager in preparing, processing, and tracking all stages of the grant life cycle, including solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout.
- Help to distribute grant solicitations and to organize and track applications.
- Participate in application reviews, documenting technical evaluations and eligibility assessments.
- Draft grant-related documents, such as negotiation memoranda, budgets, grant agreements, and modifications, in coordination with the Grants Manager.
- Help plan and conduct site visits, orientation sessions, and training for grantees on grant procedures and compliance.
- Add and update records in the grants tracking system; maintain electronic and hard-copy files for each grant in accordance with client and Tetra Tech requirements.
- Monitor milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements for assigned grants. Identify potential delays, risks, or compliance concerns and escalate them appropriately.
- Coordinate with finance and technical teams to ensure alignment of financial and project reports with grant deliverables. Help collect data and supporting documentation for reporting and evaluation.
- Contribute to grant closeout, ensuring the files are complete and audit-ready.
- Maintain proactive, clear communication with grantees to resolve issues and facilitate smooth implementation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other relevant field
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience administering grants on U.S. government-funded projects
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience collecting and analyzing accounting data
- Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Fluency in Ukrainian and full proficiency in English
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other relevant field
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will require regular attendance at the office in Kyiv and may entail occasional travel within Ukraine to interact with local stakeholders.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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